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🔍 Testing & Inspection Terms

• Baseline Data: Initial measurements and condition reports recorded during commissioning or first inspection, used as a reference for future comparisons.
  
• Hydrant Flow Test: Measures water pressure and flow rate from a hydrant to verify adequate water supply.
  
• Hydrostatic Test: A pressure test using water to check for leaks or weaknesses in pipes, tanks, or cylinders.
  
• Extinguisher Pressure Test (Hydro Test): Periodic test to ensure extinguisher cylinder integrity, generally every 5 years
  
• Discharge Test: Ensures equipment such as pumps or extinguishers operate correctly and discharge as required.
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🔒 Systems & Equipment

• Fire Alarm System: Integrated detection and alert system for fires.
  
• Fire Sprinkler System: Network of pipes and sprinkler heads that activate during a fire.
  
• Egress Lighting: Emergency lighting for exit pathways during power failures.
  
• Fire Hose Reel: Wall-mounted hose for manual fire suppression in buildings.
  

📋 Compliance & Certification

• Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety): Qualified person approved to assess or certify fire safety systems.
  
• Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS): Annual certification that essential fire safety measures are maintained.
  
• Essential Safety Measures (ESMs): Features that must be maintained for fire safety (e.g., extinguishers, alarms, exits).
  
• Defect Notice: Issued when fire equipment fails inspection and needs repair.
  
• Routine Service Log: Maintenance and inspection records of fire systems.
  
• Critical Defect: Failure that presents an immediate safety risk; must be rectified urgently (e.g., non-functioning alarm system).
  
• Non-Critical Defect: Issue that doesn't pose immediate danger but still requires correction (e.g., missing service tag).
  

📈 Performance & Maintenance

• Service Frequency: Required intervals for servicing fire protection systems (monthly, 6-monthly, annually, etc.).
  
• Preventive Maintenance: Scheduled service to avoid equipment failure.
  
• As-Built Drawings: Final drawings showing actual installation details of fire systems.
  
• Non-Conformance: A condition where equipment does not meet required standards.
  
• Performance Solution: Customized approach that meets fire safety intent without following standard prescriptive codes.